SALC in the news: Another Diplomatic Fiasco Looms

2nd May 2009
In honouring its obligations to the ICC, its own important role in establishing the court, and the commitments made to finding lasting solutions for Sudan, South Africa cannot afford to sow confusion. It cannot speak ambiguously. It cannot say we're not not inviting Bashir, and then essentially ask the Sudanese to save us from the embarrassing predicament of having to execute our legal obligations against an invited guest.
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SALC in the news: Zimbabwe: Top Lawyer's Arrest Shows How Far Country Must Still Travel

19th May 2009
Despite the almost total collapse of the rule of law in Zimbabwe, there are few lawyers anywhere in the world more implacable in their quest to see justice done.
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SALC in the news: South Africa's Smart Steps Towards Reversing the Legacy of Myanmar Vote

28th May 2009
SA appeared to approach the Myanmar vote less as a time to debate how best to improve Myanmar's human rights record and more as an opportunity to advance its agenda of more equitable global governance: promoting the human rights council as a more representative body than the security council but also thwarting the US and its double standards approach to the condemnation of human rights violations.
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SALC News Release: Zambian High Court to Hear Groundbreaking HIV Case

19th May 2009
SALC News Release: Zambian High Court to Hear Groundbreaking HIV Case
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Summary of Zambian HIV Discrimination in Military Case

18th May 2009
Summary of Zambian HIV Discrimination in Military Case
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